The Week In Cannabis: Linton Bullish On Canopy; Miley Cyrus, Sarah Silverman, Other Celebs Back Cannabis Company; Canada’s New R&D License; And More

<p class="canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)–sm Mt(0.8em)–sm" type="text" content="Los Angeles-based lifestyle cannabis company&nbsp;From The Earth held a fundraiser for its newly launched foundation. The From The Earth Foundation partners with communities to remove barriers to economic success through impactful investments and marijuana justice reform. The foundation has raised over $100,000.” data-reactid=”47″>Los Angeles-based lifestyle cannabis company From The Earth held a fundraiser for its newly launched foundation. The From The Earth Foundation partners with communities to remove barriers to economic success through impactful investments and marijuana justice reform. The foundation has raised over $100,000.

<p class="canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)–sm Mt(0.8em)–sm" type="text" content="Scott Page, a latter-day member of&nbsp;Pink Floyd,&nbsp;Stephen Perkins&nbsp;of&nbsp;Jane’s Addiction,&nbsp;Chris Norton&nbsp;of&nbsp;Zappa Plays Zappa,&nbsp;Carmine Rojas&nbsp;and&nbsp;Derek Day&nbsp;joined forces to benefit the cause.” data-reactid=”48″>Scott Page, a latter-day member of Pink Floyd, Stephen Perkins of Jane’s Addiction, Chris Norton of Zappa Plays Zappa, Carmine Rojas and Derek Day joined forces to benefit the cause.

<p class="canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)–sm Mt(0.8em)–sm" type="text" content="Helix TCS Inc (OTC: HLIX) brought on Garvis Toler III, former global head of capital markets for the NYSE Group, as its president of data services.&nbsp;” data-reactid=”49″>Helix TCS Inc (OTC: HLIX) brought on Garvis Toler III, former global head of capital markets for the NYSE Group, as its president of data services. 

<p class="canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)–sm Mt(0.8em)–sm" type="text" content="Medicine Man Technologies Inc (OTC: MDCL) announced another pending acquisition deal with what it said is one of Colorado’s best-selling edible producers. The company was not named in the announcement.&nbsp;” data-reactid=”50″>Medicine Man Technologies Inc (OTC: MDCL) announced another pending acquisition deal with what it said is one of Colorado’s best-selling edible producers. The company was not named in the announcement. 

“This is the classic David and Goliath story,” Medicine Man CEO Andy Williams told Benzinga. 

“As others succumb to the massive frenzy of bidding wars for overinflated and overpriced acquisitions occurring within the cannabis market, we have a thoughtful approach that focuses on growing our company with leaders in their respective fields: producers, manufacturers, extractors, and distributors.”

The deal provides a retail distribution channel in nearly 600 dispensaries, allowing for cross-selling of products, according to the company. 

“Once HB19-1090 goes into effect in November of this year, we believe our ability to close on this and other acquisitions will begin to accelerate, making us a leader in Colorado, one of the most mature markets in the U.S., and will also enable us to expand globally,” Williams said. 

<p class="canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)–sm Mt(0.8em)–sm" type="text" content="USDA certified-organic companies RE Botanicals and Palmetto Harmony announced a merger&nbsp;Monday.” data-reactid=”55″>USDA certified-organic companies RE Botanicals and Palmetto Harmony announced a merger Monday.

The new parent company, RE Botanicals Inc., combines the industry experience, marketing savvy and retail distribution of the RE Botanicals brand, founded by John Roulac (formerly of Nutiva), with the organic hemp farming and processing facilities of Palmetto Harmony, founded by Janel Ralph, to create a national USDA-certified organic hemp flower-to-bottle operation.

The new parent company RE Botanicals will continue to operate both brands, with a focus on expanding the market share of organic hemp CBD products.

Roulac will remain as CEO of the new RE Botanicals parent company, and Palmetto Harmony’s Ralph will be COO, running a South Carolina growing and manufacturing facility.

Launching this month exclusively in Fleur Marche, Australia’s HEMPLE is bringing its nano-CBD high spectrum hemp extract Stigma to the United States.

<p class="canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)–sm Mt(0.8em)–sm" type="text" content="Brooklyn Bioscience, a startup from the NYU Tandon School of Engineering, received a $250,000 grant from the National Science Foundation.” data-reactid=”60″>Brooklyn Bioscience, a startup from the NYU Tandon School of Engineering, received a $250,000 grant from the National Science Foundation.

The company is working to develop pesticide-free cannabis using protein engineering methods that break down and detoxify organophosphates, a commonly used pesticide. Organophosphates, neurotoxins classified as one of the most hazardous classes of chemicals being used in the agricultural sector by the World Health Organization, are particularly toxic when vaporized and inhaled.

<p class="canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)–sm Mt(0.8em)–sm" type="text" content="Willie’s Rescue, a new pet CBD line by country music legend Willie Nelson, is launching this week at SuperZoo in Las Vegas. The products are a broad line of hemp-derived CBD products for internal and external use in dogs, cats and horses.&nbsp;” data-reactid=”62″>Willie’s Rescue, a new pet CBD line by country music legend Willie Nelson, is launching this week at SuperZoo in Las Vegas. The products are a broad line of hemp-derived CBD products for internal and external use in dogs, cats and horses. 

<p class="canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)–sm Mt(0.8em)–sm" type="text" content="Leafly announced&nbsp;the hiring of&nbsp;Kirk Beardsley&nbsp;as chief operating officer. Beardsley is an accomplished Fortune 500 retail executive with a track record of helping some of the world’s leading brands build and scale multibillion-dollar digital retail and marketplace businesses. Prior to joining Leafly, Beardsley served as executive vice president of strategic growth and head of Trunk Club at Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN). The company also announced it will open an office in Austin, Texas.” data-reactid=”63″>Leafly announced the hiring of Kirk Beardsley as chief operating officer. Beardsley is an accomplished Fortune 500 retail executive with a track record of helping some of the world’s leading brands build and scale multibillion-dollar digital retail and marketplace businesses. Prior to joining Leafly, Beardsley served as executive vice president of strategic growth and head of Trunk Club at Nordstrom, Inc. (NYSE: JWN). The company also announced it will open an office in Austin, Texas.

<p class="canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)–sm Mt(0.8em)–sm" type="text" content="Ayr, a vertically integrated multistate operator in the U.S., began trading on the CSE. Ayr was the first recreational cannabis-focused company with an enterprise value over $1 billion&nbsp;to list on NEO.” data-reactid=”64″>Ayr, a vertically integrated multistate operator in the U.S., began trading on the CSE. Ayr was the first recreational cannabis-focused company with an enterprise value over $1 billion to list on NEO.

The strategic move to the CSE will allow Ayr to ‘increase visibility with the investment community and expand its base of potential investors going forward,” according to CEO Jonathan Sandelman. 

<p class="canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)–sm Mt(0.8em)–sm" type="text" content="Sun+Earth announced the launch of its organic certification program for outdoor cannabis, which goes beyond the organic standards set by the U.S. Department of Agriculture&nbsp;and includes fair labor standards for cannabis farm workers.” data-reactid=”66″>Sun+Earth announced the launch of its organic certification program for outdoor cannabis, which goes beyond the organic standards set by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and includes fair labor standards for cannabis farm workers.

<p class="canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)–sm Mt(0.8em)–sm" type="text" content="AdvisorShares, the company behind the AdvisorShares Pure Cannabis ETF,&nbsp;filed plans for the AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF. A filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission indicates that the AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF will trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker "MJUS."” data-reactid=”67″>AdvisorShares, the company behind the AdvisorShares Pure Cannabis ETF, filed plans for the AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF. A filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission indicates that the AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF will trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker “MJUS.”

<p class="canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)–sm Mt(0.8em)–sm" type="text" content="Tilray, Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY) said Wednesday it signed an agreement with Pharma GmbH (Cannamedical) through its subsidiary Tilray Portugal Unipessoal Lda. for the purpose of exporting $3.3 million in medical cannabis from Portugal to Germany this fall.” data-reactid=”68″>Tilray, Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY) said Wednesday it signed an agreement with Pharma GmbH (Cannamedical) through its subsidiary Tilray Portugal Unipessoal Lda. for the purpose of exporting $3.3 million in medical cannabis from Portugal to Germany this fall.

The Global Alliance for Cannabis Commerce (GACC), which accounts for more than $1 billion of global cannabis market share, named Rezwan Khan as president. 

<p class="canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)–sm Mt(0.8em)–sm" type="text" content="Cannabis-focused software company Splitbud announced Wednesday its services have reached Los Angeles, allowing consumers to order cannabis for on-demand delivery or pickup. The company aims to expand further throughout California.” data-reactid=”70″>Cannabis-focused software company Splitbud announced Wednesday its services have reached Los Angeles, allowing consumers to order cannabis for on-demand delivery or pickup. The company aims to expand further throughout California.

“Due to the state’s regulatory framework and high taxes, the legal cannabis market is inaccessible to many consumers. We believe all cannabis consumers deserve the right to buy tested and safe cannabis at an affordable price, which is why we are so excited to launch Splitbud in the epicenter of the cannabis industry,” said Alice Moon, Splitbud’s director of communications. 

<p class="canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)–sm Mt(0.8em)–sm" type="text" content="GreenAcreage Real Estate Corp. reported Wednesday the finalization of a private placement offering of 7.06 million common shares for aggregate gross proceeds of around $141 million.” data-reactid=”72″>GreenAcreage Real Estate Corp. reported Wednesday the finalization of a private placement offering of 7.06 million common shares for aggregate gross proceeds of around $141 million.

California-based brand ManifestSeven (M7) advanced its B2C strategy with the acquisition of the Orange County dispensary Haven, which previously operated as ShowGrow.

<p class="canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)–sm Mt(0.8em)–sm" type="text" content="BR Brands, LLC, a consumer packaged goods company serving the cannabis industry, announced Wednesday the first closing of its Series A capital raise as well as the acquisition of Mary’s Brands. Its capital raise was supported by strategic partner Rose Capital.” data-reactid=”74″>BR Brands, LLC, a consumer packaged goods company serving the cannabis industry, announced Wednesday the first closing of its Series A capital raise as well as the acquisition of Mary’s Brands. Its capital raise was supported by strategic partner Rose Capital.

<p class="canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)–sm Mt(0.8em)–sm" type="text" content="Cresco Labs Inc. (CSE: CL) (OTC: CRLBF) reported its unaudited financial results for the second quarter. Highlights from the report include its revenue rising253% year-over-year to reach $29.9 million, which the company attributed to its expansion into new markets and growth in the states where it already operates.” data-reactid=”75″>Cresco Labs Inc. (CSE: CL) (OTC: CRLBF) reported its unaudited financial results for the second quarter. Highlights from the report include its revenue rising253% year-over-year to reach $29.9 million, which the company attributed to its expansion into new markets and growth in the states where it already operates.

The company’s second-quarter adjusted EBITDA reached $14.5 million, versus $4.8 million in the same period last year. Cresco Labs disclosed a net loss of $3.9 million for the quarter, compared to a net income of $1.6 million in the same quarter last year.

C3 Industries entered the Michigan cannabis market with the opening of its first “high profile” dispensary in Detroit.

<p class="canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)–sm Mt(0.8em)–sm" type="text" content="Green Growth Brands Inc. (OTC: GGBXF) reported Thursday the closing of a bought deal short-form prospectus offering of units of the company for aggregate gross proceeds of CA$50.23 million ($37.7 million).” data-reactid=”78″>Green Growth Brands Inc. (OTC: GGBXF) reported Thursday the closing of a bought deal short-form prospectus offering of units of the company for aggregate gross proceeds of CA$50.23 million ($37.7 million).

<p class="canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)–sm Mt(0.8em)–sm" type="text" content="Vertically integrated cannabis producer, distributor and retailer Stem Holdings Inc. this week announced the launch of its first medical division, aimed at producing medical CBD products for the dermatology and gerontology markets.” data-reactid=”79″>Vertically integrated cannabis producer, distributor and retailer Stem Holdings Inc. this week announced the launch of its first medical division, aimed at producing medical CBD products for the dermatology and gerontology markets.

<p class="canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)–sm Mt(0.8em)–sm" type="text" content="48North Cannabis Corp. (TSX: NRTH) said Friday it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Rare Industries, Inc., also known as Quill, a vape technology brand.” data-reactid=”80″>48North Cannabis Corp. (TSX: NRTH) said Friday it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Rare Industries, Inc., also known as Quill, a vape technology brand.

<p class="canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)–sm Mt(0.8em)–sm" type="text" content="Fruit Slabs,&nbsp;makers of organic, vegan, cannabis-infused fruit strip edibles, is now offering kosher-certified slabs in Pride Passion and Tropical Haze flavors.” data-reactid=”81″>Fruit Slabs, makers of organic, vegan, cannabis-infused fruit strip edibles, is now offering kosher-certified slabs in Pride Passion and Tropical Haze flavors.

“We are really excited to be kosher-certified for a number of reasons, the biggest reason being that it adds to the list of dietary specifications our product meets. Whether you’re vegan, gluten-free, kosher or all of the above, you can wholeheartedly enjoy Fruit Slabs,” CEO Roxanne Dennant told Benzinga. 

CV Sciences, Inc. announced the further expansion of its PlusCBD™ Oil brand into the specialty retail channel with The Vitamin Shoppe, Inc.

More From Benzinga Cannabis

The following are some of the most interesting cannabis-related stories from this week.

<p class="canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)–sm Mt(0.8em)–sm" type="text" content="• Defying The Odds With A Dream, Some Weed, And A Ton Of Determination: The Inside Scoop On Frank Shamrock” data-reactid=”86″>• Defying The Odds With A Dream, Some Weed, And A Ton Of Determination: The Inside Scoop On Frank Shamrock

• ‘Data Is Key’: MNP’s Glenn Fraser Discusses Cannabis Consulting In A Newly Legal Market

• Do People Move To Access Legal Marijuana? Yes — Meet ‘Medical Refugees’

• Cannabis And Crohn’s Disease

• Researchers Unlock What Gives Cannabis Its Anti-Inflammatory Qualities

• Former MLB All-Star Shane Victorino Talks Plans To Give Back To Hawaii Through New Cannabis Venture

• Payment Processing, Banking Issues Continue To Hinder Small CBD Brands

• Is Weed The New Beer? 3 Key Stats Give Us An Idea

• ‘THC Used To Be The Hero, Now It’s CBD’: A Chat With Hollywood Actor Turned Cannabis Entrepreneur Derek DuChesne

• Gerald Butt’s Tweet On Canadian Cannabis Numbers Might Be Far-Fetched

• Cannabinoids Could Help Treat OCD, Researchers Suggest

• Muisca Capital Group’s Carol Ortega On Why Cannabis Could Outgrow Colombia’s Coffee, Flower And Banana Industries

• Black Dog LED, A Major Cannabis Lighting Provider, Has Plans For ‘All Corners Of The Grow Operation’

<p class="canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)–sm Mt(0.8em)–sm" type="text" content="Check out these and many other cannabis stories on Benzinga.com/cannabis” data-reactid=”99″>Check out these and many other cannabis stories on Benzinga.com/cannabis

Events Calendar

<p class="canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)–sm Mt(0.8em)–sm" type="text" content="Sept.5-6: the Cannabis Science Conference is returning to Portland, Oregon. This year, “Amazon” John Easterling and special guest Olivia Newton-John will deliver a joint-celebrity plenary address, “Plant Medicine – A Personal Healing Journey.”&nbsp;” data-reactid=”101″>Sept.5-6: the Cannabis Science Conference is returning to Portland, Oregon. This year, “Amazon” John Easterling and special guest Olivia Newton-John will deliver a joint-celebrity plenary address, “Plant Medicine – A Personal Healing Journey.” 

This year’s conference covers a wide selection of topics, including genomics, informatics, medical cannabis, testing and hemp science. It brings together a diverse group of people including laboratory personnel, medical professionals, entrepreneurs, patients, plant experts and scientists.

<p class="canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)–sm Mt(0.8em)–sm" type="text" content="Sept. 6-8: HTBX International announced the first public cannabis consumption event set to take place in Denver. Dubbed The HTBX Solution, the event will debut HTBX’s newly licensed portable consumption space and will mark the first time the public will be legally permitted to consume cannabis in public. The HTBX unit will be accessible to adults 21 and older&nbsp;for cannabis consumption during the event, and patrons must supply and consume their own cannabis.” data-reactid=”103″>Sept. 6-8: HTBX International announced the first public cannabis consumption event set to take place in Denver. Dubbed The HTBX Solution, the event will debut HTBX’s newly licensed portable consumption space and will mark the first time the public will be legally permitted to consume cannabis in public. The HTBX unit will be accessible to adults 21 and older for cannabis consumption during the event, and patrons must supply and consume their own cannabis.

<p class="canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)–sm Mt(0.8em)–sm" type="text" content="Sept. 12: iCAN Connect, an Israeli cannabis investor symposium, will take place at the Green Fig Restaurant&nbsp;in New York City, providing investors the opportunity to learn about the highly innovative Israeli cannabis industry, meet executives and researchers and evaluate investment opportunities.” data-reactid=”104″>Sept. 12: iCAN Connect, an Israeli cannabis investor symposium, will take place at the Green Fig Restaurant in New York City, providing investors the opportunity to learn about the highly innovative Israeli cannabis industry, meet executives and researchers and evaluate investment opportunities.

Organized by the group behind the CannaTech series of global cannabis conferences, iCAN Connect is designed for qualified individual and institutional investors or their representatives looking for international medical or recreational cannabis investment opportunities.

<p class="canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)–sm Mt(0.8em)–sm" type="text" content="Oct. 4-6: Argentina will hold its first big cannabis conference, Expo Cannabis,&nbsp;at the La Rural event hall in Buenos Aires. The event arrives at a key moment in the country’s regulatory history and the development of a nascent legal industry.” data-reactid=”106″>Oct. 4-6: Argentina will hold its first big cannabis conference, Expo Cannabis, at the La Rural event hall in Buenos Aires. The event arrives at a key moment in the country’s regulatory history and the development of a nascent legal industry.

<p class="canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)–sm Mt(0.8em)–sm" type="text" content="Oct. 11-12: CBD Expo MOUNTAIN will bring the largest CBD event platform to Denver to broadcast products with the community and share knowledge with the industry. The event features more than 150 exhibitors, along with a substantial lineup of speaker presentations, panel discussions, demos and workshops from experts in the research, production, globalization, distribution and sale of CBD products. The themes for the expo are compliance and regulation and investments and&nbsp;business. &nbsp;” data-reactid=”107″>Oct. 11-12: CBD Expo MOUNTAIN will bring the largest CBD event platform to Denver to broadcast products with the community and share knowledge with the industry. The event features more than 150 exhibitors, along with a substantial lineup of speaker presentations, panel discussions, demos and workshops from experts in the research, production, globalization, distribution and sale of CBD products. The themes for the expo are compliance and regulation and investments and business.  

<p class="canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)–sm Mt(0.8em)–sm" type="text" content="Oct. 11-12: the first-ever Budtender Awards are coming to Las Vegas, sponsored by cannabis financial technology company Canna Paid and cannabis educational program Clover Leaf University. The awards aim to pay homage to the nation’s top budtenders and the many facets of cannabis culture.” data-reactid=”108″>Oct. 11-12: the first-ever Budtender Awards are coming to Las Vegas, sponsored by cannabis financial technology company Canna Paid and cannabis educational program Clover Leaf University. The awards aim to pay homage to the nation’s top budtenders and the many facets of cannabis culture.

The two-day event offers panel discussions, a product and service expo, a closing night performance, awards show and after-party with a performance by hip hop artist Cypress Hill.

<p class="canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)–sm Mt(0.8em)–sm" type="text" content="Oct. 22-23: The Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference is coming to Chicago, Illinois! You know you can’t miss it. Go to https://www.benzingacannabisconference.com/ for more information.” data-reactid=”110″>Oct. 22-23: The Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference is coming to Chicago, Illinois! You know you can’t miss it. Go to https://www.benzingacannabisconference.com/ for more information.

<p class="canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)–sm Mt(0.8em)–sm" type="text" content="Oct. 23-24: Marijuana Venture Magazine’s Retail and Dispensary (RAD) Expo, a national trade show focused on the retail cannabis industry, will return to the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon. The RAD Expo will feature presentations from industry veterans to speak about successful entrepreneurship and topics including merchandising, partnership management, interior store design and retail operations. The 2019 show will focus heavily on CBD products and CBD brands with a presence in health grocery stores, luxury retailers, pet stores and other retail categories that carry hemp-derived products.” data-reactid=”111″>Oct. 23-24: Marijuana Venture Magazine’s Retail and Dispensary (RAD) Expo, a national trade show focused on the retail cannabis industry, will return to the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon. The RAD Expo will feature presentations from industry veterans to speak about successful entrepreneurship and topics including merchandising, partnership management, interior store design and retail operations. The 2019 show will focus heavily on CBD products and CBD brands with a presence in health grocery stores, luxury retailers, pet stores and other retail categories that carry hemp-derived products.

<p class="canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)–sm Mt(0.8em)–sm" type="text" content="Nov. 15-16: CBD Expo EAST will bring the largest CBD event platform to Orlando, Florida&nbsp;to broadcast products with the community and share knowledge with the industry. The themes for CBD Expo EAST are globalization and spa + wellness. &nbsp;” data-reactid=”112″>Nov. 15-16: CBD Expo EAST will bring the largest CBD event platform to Orlando, Florida to broadcast products with the community and share knowledge with the industry. The themes for CBD Expo EAST are globalization and spa + wellness.  

<p class="canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)–sm Mt(0.8em)–sm" type="text" content="Nov.&nbsp;19-21: The Medcann World Forum 2019 will be held in the Mediterranean Conference Centre in Valletta, Malta. The three&nbsp;days will focus on six&nbsp;pillars: medical, business, research, legislation, regulation and fintech.” data-reactid=”113″>Nov. 19-21: The Medcann World Forum 2019 will be held in the Mediterranean Conference Centre in Valletta, Malta. The three days will focus on six pillars: medical, business, research, legislation, regulation and fintech.

The event will host Malta’s top policymakers, international regulatory experts and global business leaders.

<p class="canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)–sm Mt(0.8em)–sm" type="text" content="Dec. 5-6: CBD Expo WEST will bring the largest CBD event platform to San Diego, CA to broadcast products with the community and share knowledge with the industry. The themes for CBD Expo WEST are research and development and cannabinoid formulations.” data-reactid=”115″>Dec. 5-6: CBD Expo WEST will bring the largest CBD event platform to San Diego, CA to broadcast products with the community and share knowledge with the industry. The themes for CBD Expo WEST are research and development and cannabinoid formulations.

<p class="canvas-atom canvas-text Mb(1.0em) Mb(0)–sm Mt(0.8em)–sm" type="text" content="Picture by&nbsp;Javier Hasse.” data-reactid=”116″>Picture by Javier Hasse.

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